A 9-year-old boy called police Tuesday morning to report a domestic assault in Upper Macungie Township, according to court records.

Upper Macungie police responded to the 7:46 a.m. call in the 8700 block of Pathfinder Road where they learned 36-year-old Theodore N. Dowie, 36, had assaulted his estranged wife, according to court records.

According to a criminal complaint:

Dowie does not live in the home and is not supposed to be there, but his son allowed him inside by mistake. Dowie began an argument with the victim, grabbed her and threw her to the ground and got on top of her. He then slapped her, pulled her hair and attempted to choke her. Police saw marks on the victim's neck.

Police said Dowie parked a block away from the home and walked to the home because he is not allowed there. The victim told police she would never answer the door for Dowie.

Dowie was charged with simple assault and harassment. He was arraigned by District Judge Daniel Trexler and sent to Lehigh County Jail under $30,000 bail.